A deep cleaning may be advised by your dental hygienist if you have gum disease. When plaque and tartar build up on the teeth's roots below the gum line, it causes gum inflammation, or gum disease. To conveniently catch this debris, deep pockets in the gums develop, allowing the infection to target the gums, connective tissues, and jaw bone. Gum disease results in the gums swollen and red, pulling away from the teeth and receding, and even bleeding when you brush or floss.
It takes more than a routine tooth cleaning to remove these pockets. Our top-notch hygienists may reach deeper during a thorough cleaning to remove the gum pockets that are below the gum line. With multiple visits, we can completely scrape all pockets of plaque, tartar, and debris off of your teeth. Additionally, the teeth's roots are rounded off, which enables receding gums to reattach to the teeth and heal more effectively. For patients with more severe gum disease, regular deep cleanings may be necessary to maintain gum health.
Do you need to schedule a deep cleaning with our hygienists? Book yours today by calling our Cypress office today.
// CARING DENTISTS Cypress, TX
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